2025 National Restaurant Association Show

We look forward to connecting with you at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.

Come visit Technomic, the official insights partner of the National Restaurant Association Show, at Booth 6001 in North Hall, as well as at the following sessions:

1. What Consumers Really Want From Behind the Bar

Sat., May 17 | 10:00-10:45 a.m. CDT

Presenter: David Henkes, Senior Principal, Technomic, and Julie Heseman, Senior Director, Research & Insights, Technomic

Get behind the bar to truly understand what consumers want these days. Looking to the latest beverage trends and emerging opportunities, we’ll provide key insights and real ideas on elevating your beverage program to grow profits. With shifting consumer demographics and changing behaviors driven by cost and value pressures, staying ahead of the curve is essential for boosting both sales and margins. We’ll uncover the hottest menu trends, innovative product ideas and the evolving perception of value, as well as a powerful outlook for growth. This is your chance to gain the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape!

2. Lessons From the Winners

Mon., May 19 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. CDT

Panel hosted by: Joe Pawlak, Managing Principal, Technomic

Panelists: Robert Byrne, Senior Director, Consumer Research, Technomic; Tara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief at FoodService Director; and Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to success? Join us for an exciting deep dive into how you can turn the hottest trends and groundbreaking ideas from top restaurant brands into your own business game-changers. Discover how industry leaders are tackling the biggest topics like sustainability, menu innovation and elevating the guest experience. We’ll hear from operators and consumers while exploring real-world case studies showcasing how these strategies are making waves across operations of all sizes. Don’t get locked out on new possibilities in business—plan now to attend this session!

3. Menu Trends 2025 and Beyond: Wow Your Guests, Drive Your Business

Mon., May 19 | 3:15-4:15 p.m. CDT

Presenters: Lizzy Freier, Senior Director, Menu Research & Insights, and Donna Hood Crecca, Senior Principal

Are you eager to uncover the next big menu trends and how to incorporate them into your offerings? Curious what’s next after the sweet heat and pickling crazes or how long the alcohol-free and dirty soda trends will last? Technomic’s expert menu trend forecasters will leverage predictive menu and consumer data, along with their decades of industry expertise, to reveal game-changing trends poised to transform the food, nonalcohol beverage and adult beverage spaces in the upcoming year. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve!

Interested in connecting on-site? Reach out today.